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DSHA Expands Loan Program to Help Non First-Time Buyers

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has announced an important change to its homebuyer program that will allow qualified non first-time homebuyers to purchase a home in Delaware using a low, 30-year fixed-rate home loan.




Governor Signs Bill Modernizing Delaware’s Mental Health System

At the Rick Van Story Center peer resource recovery and support center in Wilmington today, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation significantly reforming the way emergency mental health screenings are conducted, modernizing Delaware’s involuntary commitment laws and providing people with a wider array of appropriate treatment options.




Two Delaware Hospitals Receive Health Care Innovation Awards

Today, U.S. Sens. Tom Carper, Chris Coons and Congressman John Carney (all D-Del.), announced Christiana Care Health System and Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children were recipients of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Care Innovation Awards, funded through the CMS Innovation Center that was created by the Affordable Care Act. The delegation was joined by Gov. Jack Markell, Dr. William S. Weintraub of Christiana Care Health System and Dr. Kevin Churchwell of Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. Together, these hospitals received nearly $13.7 million for new programs.




Governor’s Weekly Message: A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with Disabilities

DOVER –  In his weekly message, the Governor discusses his initiative as chair of the National Governors Association, which focuses on finding jobs for people with disabilities. “Advancing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities is the right thing to do as a society. It’s the smart thing for government to do. And it makes good […]




Governor Signs “Employment First” Bill Into Law

Governor Markell signed legislation today to further help open the door for people with disabilities to work side-by-side with other employees, mirroring the initiative he is championing during his yearlong tenure as chair of the National Governors Association.







 Pages Tagged With: "ResponsibleGovernment"

DSHA Expands Loan Program to Help Non First-Time Buyers

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has announced an important change to its homebuyer program that will allow qualified non first-time homebuyers to purchase a home in Delaware using a low, 30-year fixed-rate home loan.




Governor Signs Bill Modernizing Delaware’s Mental Health System

At the Rick Van Story Center peer resource recovery and support center in Wilmington today, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation significantly reforming the way emergency mental health screenings are conducted, modernizing Delaware’s involuntary commitment laws and providing people with a wider array of appropriate treatment options.




Two Delaware Hospitals Receive Health Care Innovation Awards

Today, U.S. Sens. Tom Carper, Chris Coons and Congressman John Carney (all D-Del.), announced Christiana Care Health System and Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children were recipients of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Care Innovation Awards, funded through the CMS Innovation Center that was created by the Affordable Care Act. The delegation was joined by Gov. Jack Markell, Dr. William S. Weintraub of Christiana Care Health System and Dr. Kevin Churchwell of Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. Together, these hospitals received nearly $13.7 million for new programs.




Governor’s Weekly Message: A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with Disabilities

DOVER –  In his weekly message, the Governor discusses his initiative as chair of the National Governors Association, which focuses on finding jobs for people with disabilities. “Advancing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities is the right thing to do as a society. It’s the smart thing for government to do. And it makes good […]




Governor Signs “Employment First” Bill Into Law

Governor Markell signed legislation today to further help open the door for people with disabilities to work side-by-side with other employees, mirroring the initiative he is championing during his yearlong tenure as chair of the National Governors Association.